Kissi Agyebeng intentionally decided to politicize the OSP – Martin Amidu

Martin A. B. K. Amidu, a former Special Prosecutor, has launched another blistering attack on the current Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, accusing him of politicizing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to shield himself from investigation and to blackmail the government.

In a statement dated May 23, 2024, Amidu expressed his conviction that the investigation into the Cecilia Abena Dapaah case was politically motivated. He believes Agyebeng’s actions were intended to protect the interests of his associates at Cromwell Grey LLP and Tiger Eye PI, and to use the OSP as leverage against the government.

“I am convinced by the genesis of the investigation by the OSP into the Cecilia Abena Dapaah case that Kissi Agyebeng intentionally decided to politicize the OSP as an insurance against the crimes at the OSP from being investigated and also as a blackmail against the Government in defence of the partnership at Cromwell Grey LLP, and Tiger Eye PI,” Amidu stated.

Amidu argued that the politicization and subsequent blackmail serve those who supported Agyebeng’s nomination to the critical law enforcement position. He criticized Agyebeng’s lack of competence and experience, suggesting that his appointment was politically motivated.

“Emotionally speaking, I think that the politicization and blackmail of the Government by the OSP serves those who nominated such an incompetent and inexperienced investigator and prosecutor to such a critical law enforcement office,” Amidu asserted.

Despite his emotional response, Amidu emphasized that the fight against corruption must transcend personal feelings and be rooted in professional principles.

He warned against allowing individuals with ulterior motives to exploit the anti-corruption agenda for personal gain.

“But the fight against corruption transcends emotions and has to be based on professional principles as it affects the well-being and welfare of every Ghanaian rather than to allow criminals to hide under that umbrella of fighting corruption to loot the public purse because one has an axe to grind with the Government of the day. Governments come and go but the Republic of Ghana will ever endure,” he concluded.